Early Talent Recruiter

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities. Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back? , as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations. Location: Remote (USA only — West Coast hours preferred) with some office travel required Annual salary: USD 100,000 to USD 150,000 Type: Full-time Reports to: Director, Talent Acquisition The Role We are looking to a highly motivated Early Talent Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, strategically minded individual who is driven to design and launch early talent programs from the ground up. In this role, you will report directly to the Director, Talent Acquisition while leading the development of a best-in-class internship and new graduate hiring strategy, shaping the future of early talent at Nex. As a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will play a critical role in attracting, engaging, and developing the next generation of high-performing talent, ensuring long-term success for the organization. What You'll Do Own and shape the full-cycle recruitment strategy for summer interns and early talent programs, aligning closely with business goals across the U.S. and Hong Kong offices. Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities and external organizations, leveraging deep knowledge of internship program timelines to attract top talent. Lead the design and delivery of a world-class summer internship experience from onboarding, learning, mentorship, and performance management to maximize full-time conversion in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Partner with senior business leaders to provide clear visibility into recruitment activities, influence hiring decisions, and manage expectations for both stakeholders and candidates. Leverage CRM/ATS platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn, Greenhouse) to streamline the recruitment process and turn data into actionable insights that drive results. Plan and execute campus recruitment events, career fairs, and networking sessions to actively engage with students, promote the employer brand, and build pipelines of high-potential early talent. Coordinate pre- and post-event activities, including marketing, candidate follow-up, and tracking ROI, ensuring a seamless and impactful candidate experience. Travel internationally and domestically during peak recruiting seasons to engage top talent and strengthen relationships. What You Bring 8+ years of experience in university relations or early-career recruiting. Proven experience in early talent recruitment on the U.S. West Coast and Hong Kong, including campus and internship hiring, with a strong understanding of academic program timelines, is highly desirable. Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent Nex as a brand ambassador. Proven ability to leverage metrics and d ... (truncated, view full listing at source)